New schools coming to Regina, Saskatoon with 2024 budget [Video]

Schools in Saskatchewan’s two largest cities are filling up with students, and the demand for more schools has never been higher.

As part of the province’s 2024-25 budget, an increased investment was made into building new schools.

“We know that we’re seeing significant growth in the two large cities in our province,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said after the budget was announced Wednesday.

According to budget documents, about $216 million is set to go toward school infrastructure — up by $68.7 million from last year’s budget. It’s part of the $3.3-billion total budget for the ministry of education.

$8.8 million of the investment has been allocated for the planning of nine new schools and renovations across the province, including in the province’s largest cities.

Regina

Regina’s east end over the last 25 years has grown tremendously, but new schools have not been built to keep up with demand.

Now, however, plans …